'Frustrated' elderly father kills schizophrenic son along with friend in Delhi
A 64-year-old man and his accomplice have been arrested in Delhi for the murder of the man's schizophrenic son. The father claimed he was frustrated by his son's aggressive behavior and his inability to afford proper medical treatment.
Why it matters
The case highlights the severe lack of mental health support systems and the social stigma surrounding psychiatric conditions in India.
NEW DELHI: A 64-year-old man and his friend have been arrested for allegedly killing the man’s 38-year-old son by assaulting him with a stone and strangling him in southeast Delhi’s Kalindi Kunj.Talukdar Ansari told police that his son, who was schizophrenic, had become aggressive and he was frustrated by his behaviour. Ansari also said he couldn’t arrange for his son’s treatment, investigators said.Ansari’s friend has been identified as Mohammad Wasim alias Akram (49). Both work as tailors.
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